Merchant Marine Medals & Emblem
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The U.S. Maritime Administration is seeking a qualified small business contractor to supply official military-grade medals, sets, buttons, and emblems for the United States Merchant Marine, in accordance with federal manufacturing and design standards for military decorations. The contract requires the delivery of specific commemorative items including 650 Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal Sets, each comprising a regulation-size medal, ribbon bar, and any associated lapel pins or storage cases as typically included in official presentation sets. Additionally, the contractor must provide 150 each of the World War II Atlantic War Zone Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal, and WWII Merchant Marine Honorable Service Button, along with 150 WWII Merchant Marine Emblems. All items must precisely replicate historical and statutory design criteria established for U.S. Merchant Marine awards, ensuring authenticity and fidelity to official specifications. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, classified under NAICS code 339910, and is open exclusively to small business concerns. The solicitation number is MAPR53026000009, posted on June 29, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026. The award will be made to a responsible small business capable of meeting stringent quality, completeness, and authenticity requirements, with deliveries directed to the Maritime Administration at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. No contract value is specified, and detailed packaging, delivery timelines, or evaluation criteria are not outlined in the available information.
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Full Description
Requirement Description: U.S. Merchant Marine Military Medals and Emblems
Scope of Requirement The contractor shall provide official, high-quality military-grade medals, sets, buttons, and emblems. All items must meet official federal manufacturing and design standards for United States military decorations.
Itemized Supply List The contractor must supply the following specific items (as shown in the list provided):
Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal (MMEM) Sets: Awarded to U.S. Merchant Mariners (including cadets) who serve operational duty in designated war zones or hazardous areas.
Merchant Marine World War II Atlantic War Zone Medal: Awarded for service in the Atlantic War Zone during WWII.
Merchant Marine WWII Victory Medal: Awarded for service during World War II.
Merchant Marine WWII Merchant Marine Honorable Service Button: A distinct lapel button for individuals honorably discharged from WWII Merchant Marine service.
Merchant Marine Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal: Awarded for service in the Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone during WWII.
WWII Merchant Marine Emblem: An official emblem/pin designating service in the Merchant Marine during WWII.
Quality and Compliance Standards
Completeness: Full "Sets" (such as the MMEM Sets) must include the regulation-size medal, ribbon bar, and any required lapel pins or storage cases typically included in an official presentation set.
Authenticity: All medals and insignia must precisely match historical and statutory design criteria specified for United States Merchant Marine awards.
THE MAILING ADDRESS:
Maritime Administration MAR-530
ATTN: Daniel Roberts - W24-232
Mail Stop #4
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
(see attached amendment)